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teastman.youbet@gmail.com -> RE: Japanese flamenco guitar makers. (Nov. 1 2016 2:13:03)
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Hi,
I ran across this post while researching a guitar. I am a luthier. Mostly I play classical and have fun with flamenco. I learned about building guitars from Benito Huipe but mostly do repairs and restorations now.
Japan approached guitar making the same way they approach building cars. they learned from the best spanish makers, imitated them and then innovated and perfected. There are many world class luthiers in Japan starting to produce in the 60's. The Japanese love classical and flamenco guitar and there is so much demand in japan that many of the makers are not know outside of japan. There are many Classical makers but only a few Flamenco makers. The best that I have played personally are from the Tamura brothers, K Yairi, Ryoji, Nakade, and Yamaha GF (grand flamenco) models. Of these the Tamura were the best and better than many high end spanish flamenco's I have played. Of course all generalities are false and I haven't tried all the best models from all of the makers except Tamura. It is worth a try to get one from one of the major makers and I am sure you will be pleased. Just a note. There are more than one Yairi, K Yairi makes the best flamenco and his models vary a lot so get a signed one. Ryoji stamped or signed flamencos are good but I have not played a top model. You can also get a vintage Aria stamped with a R which was made by ryoji. If you find a Nakade get it, his classicals were lighter than most flamenco so his flamencos are really something. Only the yamaha GF are high class, but not quite as good as tamura or Nakade.
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